The 1996-97 New Mexico Lobos went 25-8 (11-5 in the WAC) under head coach Dave Bliss. The team peaked at #9 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 14.69.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Arena |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-11-18 | vs Simon Fraser University | W 107–54 | University Arena |
| 1996-11-22 | vs Columbia Lions | W 94–56 | University Arena |
| 1996-11-23 | vs Eastern Washington Eagles | W 69–53 | University Arena |
| 1996-11-27 | vs centenary la | W 96–64 | University Arena |
| 1996-11-30 | vs Arizona Wildcats | W 84–77 | University Arena |
| 1996-12-04 | at Texas Tech Red Raiders | L 68–77 | Lubbock Municipal Coliseum |
| 1996-12-07 | at New Mexico State Aggies | W 86–72 | Pan American Center |
| 1996-12-13 | vs New Mexico State Aggies | W 84–82 (OTOT) | University Arena |
| 1996-12-21 | vs Sam Houston Bearkats | W 76–55 | University Arena |
| 1996-12-23 | vs Jackson State Tigers | W 98–45 | University Arena |
| 1996-12-27 | vs Bucknell Bison | W 67–57 | University Arena |
| 1996-12-28 | vs Ole Miss Rebels | W 75–64 | University Arena |
| 1997-01-05 | at Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors | L 62–75 | Special Events Arena |
| 1997-01-09 | vs TCU Horned Frogs | W 79–64 | University Arena |
| 1997-01-11 | vs SMU Mustangs | W 78–58 | University Arena |
| 1997-01-16 | at Tulsa Golden Hurricane | L 57–80 | Tulsa Convention Center |
| 1997-01-18 | at Rice Owls | W 69–61 | Autry Court |
| 1997-01-25 | vs UTEP Miners | W 61–49 | University Arena |
| 1997-02-01 | vs Utah Utes | W 87–71 | University Arena |
| 1997-02-03 | vs BYU Cougars | W 74–32 | University Arena |
| 1997-02-06 | at SMU Mustangs | W 75–72 | Moody Coliseum |
| 1997-02-08 | at TCU Horned Frogs | L 59–80 | Daniel-Meyer Coliseum |
| 1997-02-13 | vs Rice Owls | W 81–64 | University Arena |
| 1997-02-16 | vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane | W 57–51 | University Arena |
| 1997-02-20 | at UTEP Miners | L 62–71 | Special Events Center |
| 1997-02-22 | vs Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors | W 89–69 | University Arena |
| 1997-02-27 | at BYU Cougars | W 90–48 | Marriott Center |
| 1997-03-01 | at Utah Utes | L 58–78 | Jon M. Huntsman Center |
| 1997-03-04 | neutral San Jose State Spartans | W 103–70 | Thomas & Mack Center |
| 1997-03-06 | neutral Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors | W 65–57 | Thomas & Mack Center |
| 1997-03-07 | neutral Utah Utes | L 70–72 | Thomas & Mack Center |
| 1997-03-14 | neutral Old Dominion Monarchs | W 59–55 | Civic Arena |
| 1997-03-16 | neutral Louisville Cardinals | L 63–64 | Civic Arena |
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| Rank | Team | Conference | All-Time Wins |
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Top 100 by all-time D1 wins. Verified against the NCAA record book — and tiered so you can argue properly.
| # | COACH | RECORD | WIN % | SCHOOL(S) | YEARS | BEST SEASON / LEGACY |
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